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Barrie, ON – On the days of January 10th, 2015 to January 18, 2015 (with a special preview night on January 9th, 2015) Northstar Marine Insurance will be exhibiting at the 2015 annual Toronto International Boat Show. Northstar Marine Insurance brokers will be attending this event to inform attendees about boat insurances, provide quotes, and Read More

Barrie, ON – Northstar Marine Insurance Inc. focuses 100% of its energies on boat insurance in Ontario and it’s learned a few things along the way. For one thing, many newer boaters are unaware of the answer to one of the most frequently asked marine insurance questions: is boat insurance mandatory in Ontario? When confronted Read More

April has arrived and the snow is finally starting to melt! The ice may still be in the lakes but it’s time to start planning for the boating season. Here are a few things to keep in mind as you get ready for spring launch. 1. With the late start this year, marinas are going Read More

For many, boat insurance is foreign territory and the tendency is to call your home and auto broker or agent because there is already a relationship there. Before making the decision to add your boat to your home insurance, it is well worth the time to explore all of the options and coverages that are Read More

Boating isn’t normally top of mind in February but with this year’s heavy snowfall and ice buildup many boaters have been forced to think about it. We’ve seen an abundance of storage shed collapses this winter and as temperatures warm up and snow loads get heavier we’re expecting even more. So what happens when a Read More

Every year, when the boating season comes to an end, we reflect on the trends we’ve seen. This season saw a continuation of the industry wide trend we’ve watched over the past two years – the increase in the number of new boaters entering the marketplace. We ask why we’re seeing this movement. Boating is Read More

It’s that time again! The 26th Annual Owen Sound Salmon Spectacular runs from August 23 to September 1st so make your plans! This is an amazing event put on by the Sydenham Sportsmen’s Association, an organization dedicated to conservation through fishery and wildlife initiatives. Current projects include building and maintaining nesting boxes for various bird Read More

Are you in the market for a boat? Do you love browsing the latest in boating accessories? You’re in luck! It’s time for the 23rd annual Port Credit In-Water Boat Show and it promises to be a good one! Visit the Port Credit Harbour Marina, located at 1 Port Street East, Mississauga (Hurontario and Lakeshore Read More

Insurance Companies have had a rough year so far. The process of addressing the shear quantity of claims reported from the unprecedented Alberta Flooding had barely begun when Insurance Companies were hit with the flooding in Toronto. One insurance company reported the Toronto flooding generated as many claims in one day as it expects to Read More